obey

1 of 1verb

/oʊ.ˈbeɪ/

Forms:obeys,obeying,obeyed,obeyed

1

to follow commands, rules, or orders

B1transitive

Children are expected to obey their parents' instructions.
Soldiers are trained to obey orders from their commanding officers.
Citizens are required to obey the laws of the land.
Employees should obey workplace regulations to maintain a safe environment.
In a classroom, students are expected to obey the teacher's directions.

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